Tag: Blogs

Destroying the Indestructible – Vinca leaf-folder

Jun 22, 2020 | In the Garden

Perennial vines in the genus Vinca have proved to be sturdy and seemingly indestructible groundcovers for the Southeastern Unites States. However, over the past few years, vinca leaf-folder...

Consider Using Permeable Surfaces When Hardscaping Your Yard!

Jun 17, 2020 | Water

When designing the perfect landscape, plants often take center stage. However, the “hardscaped” areas of our yard are where we often relax and enjoy the fruits of our botanical labor. Rather than...

June Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 16, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Stroll Around Crooked Trail Farm This Week Tribute to Mike Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Tribute to Mike') Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)...

Asian Longhorned Beetle – A New Invasive Tree Pest In South Carolina

Jun 16, 2020 | In the Garden

The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB; Anoplophora glabripennis) is not easy to miss – adults of this large, black beetle with white spots, black and white striped antennae, and blueish feet are between...

Making More: Propagation by Cuttings

Jun 15, 2020 | In the Garden

Summer is the perfect time of the year to propagate perennials, shrubs, and trees by stem cuttings. The primary benefit of cuttings is that all offspring are clones, retaining the same genetic...

Lime and Mint Infused Watermelon Sorbet

Jun 11, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Lime and Mint Infused Watermelon Sorbet

Water Use in South Carolina

Jun 10, 2020 | In the Garden

Our South Carolina water resources help producers grow the crops we eat, supply drinking water when we turn on the tap, and support industry and our outdoor lifestyle. It is important to recognize...

Salsa, Pico de Gallo Style

Jun 8, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on salsa, pico de gallo style for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

June Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 8, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A recent visit to Maplewood Gardens in East Flat Rock, NC where there is an incredible collection of Japanese maples. The Mr. Maple nursery specializes in these beautiful maples. Maplewood Gardens...

Kitchen Fats, Oils, and Grease: Pour It, Cap It, Cool it, Trash It

Jun 3, 2020 | In the Garden

How do you properly dispose of kitchen grease, and why is it important? When preparing meals in the kitchen, fats and oils are often used, and grease is typically leftover. Fats, oils, and grease,...

June Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 1, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” ~Audrey Hepburn~ Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird Barbara...

Azalea Lace Bugs

Jun 1, 2020 | In the Garden

Azalea lace bugs can be a very destructive pest in home landscapes. Lace bugs feed with piercing-sucking mouthparts during both the nymph and adult life stages. The resulting damage appears as a...